by Lowell
Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Sunday, July 14.
- The West finally allowed Ukraine to strike back at Russia — and it seems to be working (“Soldiers on the front lines say the deliveries are beginning to make a difference – especially since they can now use the arsenal to strike across the border.”)
- Ukraine wants to hold 2nd peace summit before US election, Bloomberg reports
- Donald Trump rally shooting: world leaders condemn political violence
- IDF strike targets Hamas military leader Mohammad Deif, fate unclear
- Israel targets Hamas commander in airstrikes that kill 90 Palestinians
- Condemnation Pours Out After Trump Rally Shooting. So Do Heated Allegations. (“Prominent Republicans rushed to tie the shooting to Biden—and issued threats of their own.”)
- Cool heads needed as political fringe dwellers spread disinformation after Trump shooting
- ‘Dark day in American politics’: what the papers say about the Trump rally shooting
- A Failure of Security and Democracy (“Political violence reveals deep cultural dysfunction, and that dysfunction is what our leaders must address.”)
- Here’s What Is Known About the Suspected Gunman (“The gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald J. Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday was identified by the F.B.I. as Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old from Bethel Park, Pa., but officials released no additional information about him.”)
- Biden, Democrats, Republicans denounce shooting at Trump rally
- Trump survives assassination attempt at campaign rally after major security lapse
- Donald Trump survives an assassination attempt. Can America survive what happens next?
- America is not ready for what comes next (“The attempt on Donald Trump’s life has put the republic in peril.”)
- After Such Violence, the Center Must Hold
- One attendee was killed and two others were critically injured
- Biden statement on Trump: ‘I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well’
- A Terrible New Era of Political Violence in America
- America Stares Into the Abyss After Trump Assassination Bid
- Biden condemns ‘sick’ attempt on Trump’s life
- The Attempt on Donald Trump’s Life and an Image That Will Last
- Republican Lawmakers Immediately Blame Biden for Trump Shooting (Appalling.)
- Spray of bullets shatters nation’s illusion of security
- Gunman was a few hundred feet away from Trump, CNN analysis shows (“The gunman fired multiple shots from an ‘elevated position’ outside the rally, according to the Secret Service. Law enforcement sources told CNN the shooter was on a building rooftop just outside the rally venue.”)
- The Attack on Donald Trump Is Antithetical to America
- Photo Appears to Capture Path of Bullet Used in Assassination Attempt
- MAGA Malarkey: The Extremism You Missed From Republicans This Week (“The RNC’s Platform Committee adopted Donald Trump’s extreme, out-of-touch platform; a group behind Project 2025 is going to sponsor the Republican convention…”)
- Joe Biden for President (Sen. Bernie Sanders: “I will do all that I can to see that President Biden is re-elected. Why? Despite my disagreements with him on particular issues, he has been the most effective president in the modern history of our country and is the strongest candidate to defeat Donald Trump — a demagogue and pathological liar.”)
- Elon Musk Endorses Trump, Moments After Shooting at His Rally
- Nikki Haley invited to speak at the Republican convention
- Pioneering sex expert Dr. Ruth Westheimer dies at 96 (R.I.P. to a great lady.)
- Virginia Democrats Condemn Political Violence; Sen. Warner Says “I’m monitoring this terrible situation and praying for all those at the Pennsylvania rally”
- Va. politicians condemn violence, urge prayers for Trump and family
- Virginia’s elected officials react to shooting at Trump rally
- McCarthy suggests Trump pick ‘popular’ Glenn Youngkin as VP if he wants to win
- Opinion: In Richmond, reality seeps in – City Hall dysfunction is systemic
- Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office to offer extra patrols following shooting at Trump rally (What’s the specific threat in Loudoun County, VA?)
- D.C.-area forecast: Hot today and hotter tomorrow. Even hotter Tuesday?
********************************************************